Community, Family and School Engagement

Building and Enhancing a Culture of Education in Mississippi

Schools must have support from the community and local businesses if they are going to be exceptional. Communities and schools must work together for the betterment of both. MSCEI will coordinate the discussion between schools and communities with the improvement of both as the objective.

Child Development and Early Learning

Establishing Early Childhood Education as a Statewide Priority

MSCEI will conduct meetings to inform a cross section of stakeholders of the need for high quality early childhood education through a series of summits focusing on policy, economic benefits, programs in neighboring states, program criteria, and collaboration.

Teacher Quality and Student Achievement

Recruiting and Retaining Quality Teachers in Every Classroom

Research reveals that students learn six times more in classrooms with above-average teachers. MSCEI will work with schools, districts, MDE, and MIHL on all aspects of a teacher’s career… from preparation to retention.

Leadership and School Improvement

Recruiting and Retaining Quality Administrators in Every School District

It takes outstanding leadership to attract and encourage an outstanding teaching staff. The truly exceptional schools are led by exceptional principals who understand teaching and learning and know-how to help teachers improve. MSCEI will provide leadership development in models that can be taken to scale across the state of Mississippi.